Technical
Authenticator
A mechanism used to verify an identity claim.
Definition
A tool, device, software component, or data element used to authenticate a claimed identity or attribute as part of an authentication service; authenticators are specified in the Regulations for assessment, storage, and security evaluation requirements.
Related Terms
authentication assurance
Confidence level that an authentication event correctly verifies a user....
Credential
A digital representation of identity attributes or claims....
authentication
1:1 comparison verifying a claimed identity....
Credential Service Provider
Entity that issues or manages identity credentials....
binding assurance
Level of confidence that an identity attribute is correctly bound to an entity....